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Setup_201.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.SpecialSearchOffer File reputation report
MD5 d58f188b8afb49869ce694cef963f199
Latest seen 2026-04-11 23:00:41 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-04-11 23:00:41 (2 months ago)
Size 20 MB
Publisher JOIN Soft
Product JOIN Soft

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.SpecialSearchOffer. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
Adware.SpecialSearchOffer
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-11 23:00:41 (2 months ago)
File hash
d58f188b8afb49869ce694cef963f199
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SpecialSearchOffer, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-11 23:00:41 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-11 23:00:41 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: JOIN Soft. Product metadata: JOIN Soft .

Digital signature

Signed by Frequent Technologies ApS. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

Setup_201.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with JOIN Soft . The reported company name is JOIN Soft. The current detection status is Adware.SpecialSearchOffer, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-11 23:00:41 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Setup_201.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Adware.SpecialSearchOffer.

Product Name: JOIN Soft
Company Name: JOIN Soft
MD5: d58f188b8afb49869ce694cef963f199
Size: 20 MB
First Published: 2026-04-11 23:00:41 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-11 23:00:41 (2 months ago)
Status: Adware.SpecialSearchOffer (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-11 23:00:41 (2 months ago)
Setup_201.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Signed By: Frequent Technologies ApS
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on Setup_201.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%sysdrive%\util\nouveau dossier

ThreatInfo has observed Setup_201.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Setup_201.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Setup_201.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00232cb5
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 6270976

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 3869184 bytes · 61.7% of section data
MD5 7ed6c6ab4083e35f39ececd3ddeed5e8
.rdata 609792 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 f8050aa55430c730a917c346fe6b0164
.data 1563136 bytes · 24.9% of section data
MD5 8e3e7d9b5c084233d7b84165ac5316ed
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 69120 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 5dcc029e122c7476f3256f77aee3b519
.reloc 159232 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 6662c80dd1b66aec27441c2a3be8606a

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Adware.SpecialSearchOffer

This report identifies Setup_201.exe by MD5 d58f188b8afb49869ce694cef963f199. It is part of the Adware report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with d58f188b8afb49869ce694cef963f199.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.